On behalf of the thousands of rhododendron enthusiasts worldwide "welcome to our web
site." Here you will find valuable resources which enable you to learn more about
the selection and care of rhododendrons. We hope this will encourage you to explore all that the genus Rhododendron
(which includes azaleas) has to offer, and you will include these wonderful plants in your garden.

2017 ARS Annual Convention
Register now for the annual spring Convention, April 27-30, 2017. Hosted by the
ARS Eureka Chapter, the meeting will be held in Eureka, CA, situated in
world-famous Humboldt County, known for its giant redwood trees, rhododendron macrophyllum and occidentale
azaleas. Top notch speakers will be featured each day, along with great tours of private and public
gardens, redwood forests, azalea reserves and beautiful Victorian architecture. Plan to attend.

Rhododendrons International
Rhododendrons International is a new journal, available
online at no cost, that contains articles of interest to rhododendron enthusiasts world-wide. Volume 1
has descriptions of all of the world's rhododendron societies in articles prepared by the respective societies.

ARS Gold & Silver Medals Awarded
The Society takes great pleasure in presenting its 2016 Gold Medal honors to Norman Beaudry of the Potomac Valley
Chapter and to William A Mangels of the Mason Dixon Chapter for their significant contributions to the Genus
Rhododendron.